Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
057 FZUS73 KDLH 182119 MWSDLH Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 419 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 LSZ141>145-162-182215- 419 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR... The areas affected include... Duluth MN to Port Wing WI... Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN... Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM... Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN... Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN... Two Harbors to Duluth MN... At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 33 nm northwest of Tofte to 32 nm northwest of Beaver Bay, moving southeast at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Knife River Marina, Castle Danger, Sugar Loaf Cove, Tofte Safe Harbor, Duluth Lift Bridge Channel, Twin Points Safe Harbor, Tofte, Taconite Harbor, Beaver Bay, Mouth Of The Cross River, Two Harbors Protected Access Agate Bay, McQuade Harbor, Larsmont, Split Rock Lighthouse, Stoney Point, Silver Bay Marina and Ore Dock, and French River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds up to 33 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. && A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern Minnesota. LAT...LON 4714 9150 4740 9118 4759 9085 4765 9072 4754 9049 4706 9110 4677 9208 4680 9212 $$ KML